Last update: January 7, 2017
Equine Dentistry: A specialization where small things make a huge difference.
The field of equine dentistry is no longer a place where an inexperienced person can stick a modified rasp into a horse's mouth and "float" his teeth. This highly technical field now requires that the practitioner be educated and well equipped with precision instruments and that he, or she, must have an eye for detail. Yes, there are still practitioners who still use the old methods and instruments, but as horses become more specialized and increase in value, they require a dentist that understands how the mechanics of the mouth is affected by dental procedures. When finished with the procedure, proper balance must be obtained from the TMJ and throughout the mouth. Sometimes proper balance isn't possible and sufficient knowledge is necessary to obtain the best possible position for the individual horse.
A good horse dentist is well worth the money he charges to work on your horse. He will allow your horse to maintain a competitive edge in any arena or discipline and he will help your horse to efficiently grind his feed so his body can properly digest it. A poor, or inexperienced, practitioner can have disastrous effects on the horse, his ability to eat, and his rider. If you have ever experienced migraine headache that is associated with a misaligned jaw, you will understand the pain that a horse might experience from the same.
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ATTENTION BROWSERS OF THIS SITE:
This website is a method to educate horse owners about dentistry. I wish to promote GOOD dentistry by someone who has been properly educated and has the necessary instruments and equipment to properly diagnose and treat common dental issues as well as to have the expertise to perform certain corrective dental procedures. Remember, your horse's life depends on his oral health. A horse with mouth problems can be a danger to the rider. If your practitioner does not have a specialized education in dentistry, regardless if he is a veterinarian or not, he may do more harm than good. Demand that your horse be seen, and treated, by a specialist!
A good horse dentist is well worth the money he charges to work on your horse. He will allow your horse to maintain a competitive edge in any arena or discipline and he will help your horse to efficiently grind his feed so his body can properly digest it. A poor, or inexperienced, practitioner can have disastrous effects on the horse, his ability to eat, and his rider. If you have ever experienced migraine headache that is associated with a misaligned jaw, you will understand the pain that a horse might experience from the same.
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ATTENTION BROWSERS OF THIS SITE:
This website is a method to educate horse owners about dentistry. I wish to promote GOOD dentistry by someone who has been properly educated and has the necessary instruments and equipment to properly diagnose and treat common dental issues as well as to have the expertise to perform certain corrective dental procedures. Remember, your horse's life depends on his oral health. A horse with mouth problems can be a danger to the rider. If your practitioner does not have a specialized education in dentistry, regardless if he is a veterinarian or not, he may do more harm than good. Demand that your horse be seen, and treated, by a specialist!
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